266 - How Computers Function-Technician Level

Lesson 1 - Microprocessor Structure

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Learning Objectives:

– Describe the types of microprocessor elements and their functions.– Describe the types of registers that a microprocessor system typically has.– Identify the different types of microprocessor clocks and their functions.– Describe typical microprocessor bus systems.

Lesson 2 - Bus Structures

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Learning Objectives:

– Identify the different types of microprocessor buses.– Discuss the functions of the different microprocessor system buses.– Describe the functions of the bus drivers.– Identify the various industry standards for microprocessor system buses.

Lesson 3 - Memory Devices

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Learning Objectives:

– Discuss the various types of memories and their characteristics.– Describe the different ways in which the CPU and memory communicate.– Explain how single-chip memories are organized.– Describe different memory-expanding characteristics necessary for microprocessor systems.

Lesson 4 - Low-Level Computer Languages

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Learning Objectives:

– Identify the three levels of computer programming languages.– Define programming models and memory maps.– Discuss the purpose and function of operation codes.– Describe addressing modes as they relate to operation codes.– Explain what machine language and assembly languages are and how they work.

Lesson 5 - High-Level Computer Languages

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Learning Objectives:

– Describe the characteristics and uses of high-level languages.– Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of several popular high-level languages.– Explain how compilers and interpreters work.– Describe the functions of an operating system.